What is a pro or con of living in Paterson, New Jerseycompared to Knoxville, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in Paterson.

What salary do I need to live in Paterson, New Jersey copmared to Knoxville, Tennessee?

A salary of $120,000 in Knoxville, Tennessee should increase to $157,500 in Paterson, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KNOXVILLE vs. PATERSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 31.3% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $157,500 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Paterson
than in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, TN vs. Paterson, NJ

Compared to Knoxville, Paterson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

50.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.7% higher

Commute

66.4% higher

Health

3.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

20.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Knoxville, TN vs. Paterson, NJ

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